Lucille Dixon Robertson
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Lucille Dixon Robertson was a jazz double-bassist.
She grew up in New York City
and she successfully auditioned for the All City High School Orchestra. She studied under Fred Zimmerman of the New York Philharmonic
for 15 years.
After studying for a year at Brooklyn College
she performed in the all-women International Sweethearts of Rhythm
. She then joined the band of jazz pianist Earl Hines
.
She grew up in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and she successfully auditioned for the All City High School Orchestra. She studied under Fred Zimmerman of the New York Philharmonic
New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic is a symphony orchestra based in New York City in the United States. It is one of the American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five"...
for 15 years.
After studying for a year at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College is a senior college of the City University of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.Established in 1930 by the New York City Board of Higher Education, the College had its beginnings as the Downtown Brooklyn branches of Hunter College and the City College of New...
she performed in the all-women International Sweethearts of Rhythm
International Sweethearts of Rhythm
The International Sweethearts of Rhythm was the first integrated all women's band in the United States. During the 1940s the band featured some of the best female musicians of the day...
. She then joined the band of jazz pianist Earl Hines
Earl Hines
Earl Kenneth Hines, universally known as Earl "Fatha" Hines, was an American jazz pianist. Hines was one of the most influential figures in the development of modern jazz piano and, according to one source, is "one of a small number of pianists whose playing shaped the history of jazz".-Early...
.